James Owens

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jul 5, 1955 (71 years old)
Birthplace
Sacramento, United States
Events
110 m hurdles · 100 m
Height
1.83 m
Weight
80 kg
Club
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

James Earl Owens (born July 5, 1955) is an American former professional football player who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Owens was an All-American hurdler for the UCLA Bruins track and field team, winning the 110 m hurdles at the 1977 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal in the 110 meter hurdles, finishing sixth.

Personal best · 110 m hurdles13.46
#426 all-time
1978 season best13.4hApr 22, 1978 · Eugene, OR
Personal best · 100 m10.33

As of Nov 14, 2026: 110 m hurdles 13.46 (#426 all-time), 100 m 10.33, 1978 season best 13.4h (Apr 22, 1978, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 71 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100m1976United States 100 m all-time list10.331,095 pts–
110mHOR 1978United States 110 m hurdles all-time list13.461,166 pts#426

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1978110mH 13.4h–Apr 22, 1978Eugene, OR (USA)
1977100m 10.47+1.1Mar 20, 1977Westwood, CA (USA)
1977110mH 13.4h–Jun 28, 1977Westwood, CA (USA)
1976100m 10.33–Mar 27, 1976Westwood, CA (USA)
1976110mH 13.56+1.4Jun 24, 1976Eugene, OR (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Owens's 110 m hurdles personal best is 13.46, set on Jun 2, 1978 in Eugene, OR (USA), #426 on the all-time list.

James Owens competes in the 110 m hurdles and 100 m.

1978 season best: 13.4h, set on Apr 22, 1978 in Eugene, OR (USA).